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Top-Rated Excavation pros in West Seneca - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Nickel City Property Maintenance
Nickel City Property Maintenance
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving West Seneca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Project: Extensive yard drainage install. It was great working with the Nickel City team. They were professional and knowledgeable. They completed the job quickly, with great attention to detail. I am very happy with the outcome of the project, and highly recommend them"
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for LEROY AND SONS MAINTENANCE, LLC
LEROY AND SONS MAINTENANCE, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Seneca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Had Kyle pull out a small dead tree in front landscaping. Kyle did an awesome job !!! Showed up when he said he would and was very efficient. Cleaned up when job was done to the point you could not even tell he was there. Will definitely use him again in the future for other jobs."
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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZL Property Services
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Seneca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I am extremely satisfied with the work ZL Property Services did for me! They did a pond and snow plowing for me. Their professionalism, quality of work, and attention to detail exceeded my expectations. They did an excellent job from start to finish, and I couldn?t be happier with the results. I would highly recommend ZL Property Services to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality work. I would and will absolutely use them again!"
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+11

33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

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